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Five Years Homeless to Forever Housed: Denise’s Story of Transformation

Being homeless for a night is scary enough but imagine what it would be like to be homeless for almost 2,000 nights. That was the reality for Denise, who lived without a home for five years. She described her life as “a living nightmare” that was “mentally, emotionally, and physically exhausting, depressing, and hopeless.” Overwhelmed

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From Uncertainty to Stability: Randy’s Journey to a Full-Time Job with Goodwill’s Help

Randy needed a job but didn’t know where to start looking for help. He didn’t know how to use a computer to look for a job. So he went to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Job Placement Program. The DVR sent him to Goodwill for help.     Randy started working with Goodwill’s Workforce

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Travis Found Joy and a Job He Loves at Goodwill

https://youtu.be/SYNKqps90ZE?feature=shared After struggling to find a job despite working with various agencies, Travis came to Goodwill for help. With help from Goodwill’s Medicaid Supported Employment program, he began working at the Post Falls Goodwill in May 2024. Now, Travis says, “Goodwill makes me happy,” and he loves his job, especially the chance to dance at

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Alicia’s Quest for Confidence: How Goodwill Helped Her Shine

Overcoming Shyness and Uncertainty When Alicia first came to Goodwill, she was very shy and unsure of herself. She hardly talked to anyone and seemed hesitant to work. It was challenging for her to complete tasks, and she often struggled to finish what she started. Goodwill’s Support Builds Confidence Goodwill saw the potential in Alicia

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Danny’s Independence and Success Continue with Goodwill’s Support

Life Before Goodwill After Danny graduated high school, he didn’t have much to do. He watched TV and went to church on Sundays. He felt like his life was boring. He needed something more fulfilling. That’s when he looked to Goodwill for some help. Discovering Goodwill’s Support Through Goodwill’s Group Supported Employment program, Danny got

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Gigi’s New Beginning

Facing Tough Challenges Life for Gigi was really hard. She was always moving from place to place, and nothing was consistent. She had to go through the court system and struggled with addiction on and off. This made it hard for her to keep a job. Whenever she had a relapse, she would lose her

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Jayson’s Resilience Shines with Goodwill’s Support

Jayson is a confident person and got job help from Goodwill’s Extended Employment Services program. For 15 years, Jayson has been part of a great journey, facing challenges and finding success along the way. Before Goodwill Before Jayson joined Goodwill, finding the right job was hard.  He found Goodwill’s Extended Employment Services program through the

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Empowering Triumph: Ray’s Ride to Success with Goodwill’s Help

After being forced into early retirement due to health concerns, Ray had to close his business and struggled financially. Living off his Social Security wasn’t enough to comfortably live. Goodwill’s Supportive Services for Veteran Families program helped Ray into stable housing and helped him gain more of his veteran benefits. Read his success story and learn how Goodwill can help you, too.

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Tony’s Triumph: Surviving Addiction and Homelessness with Goodwill’s Support

In 2015, Tony moved to Spokane, Washington, looking for a fresh start. But things didn’t go as planned. He found himself battling addiction and homelessness. Feeling lost and alone, he didn’t know where to turn for help. Then a close friend of his referred him to Goodwill, and that’s where everything changed. The Power of

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Brian’s Journey To Finding Housing Stability With Goodwill’s Support

Veteran homelessness is an issue that plagues our society, leaving those who have served our country without stable housing. But stories like Brian’s remind us of the power of organizations like Goodwill in making a difference. Discover how together, we can help change the lives of veterans who face the harsh reality of homelessness. Brian

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Reaching Goals with Goodwill’s Help: Johanna’s Success Story

Looking for job opportunities in Moscow, Idaho? Read Johanna’s story on how Goodwill’s Workforce & Family Services helped her gain independence through their Medicaid Supported Employment program. With job coaching, skill-building, and a welcoming community, Johanna gained confidence and landed a job she enjoys. Learn how Goodwill can help you too.

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Timothy’s Story: Goodwill Helped Me Understand What I Really Want In A Job

Timothy had trouble finding a job. He needed a job that could accommodate his learning and physical disabilities. He relied on his Social Security benefits. But it wasn’t enough. He and his son lived in a motel. Timothy needed more financial stability to better support him and his son. He searched for places that could

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A new job and confidence for Janet with Goodwill’s help

https://youtu.be/cUl536Zl30g Janet needed a job. She struggled to keep one for very long. Her confidence and self-worth dropped. And her interactions with other people changed. She needed encouragement. But she didn’t know where to find it. Then, someone told her about the employment services that Goodwill offers. Janet learned that there is an employment program

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Chaay recovers her life and becomes a role model for others with a little help from Goodwill

Chaay lived in pure chaos. She struggled with substance abuse, mental health concerns, and homelessness. She spent many nights not knowing if she would have a safe place to rest her head. Chaay wasn’t happy with where she was in life and where her life was going. She was tired of living in the same

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David gets a new start on life, thanks to help and support from Goodwill

David was incarcerated for 14 years at the Airway Heights Correctional Facility. At the time of his incarceration, David’s partner was pregnant. He didn’t get to build a strong relationship with his son after he was born. His son’s mother was reluctant to bring him to the correctional facility to visit David. As David’s son

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Goodwill helped Donna learn new skills that she can apply to a new job

Donna is a stay-at-home, single parent to two teenagers. One of her children has special needs. They need round-the-clock supervision. But Donna needed to find a job to continue supporting her family. She became stressed and overwhelmed. She wasn’t sure what work skills she had and what skills she needed to gain to get a

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Podcast: What’s Good with the Housing and Essential Needs Program (HEN)?

How does HEN help people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless? Listen as Program Manager Jenn as well as case managers Christina and Kim chat about how the housing program works and how to qualify. Learn how they connect people in Spokane County with housing, everyday resources, community partners, and other Goodwill

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Goodwill helps Thomas realize his dream at Krispy Kreme

Thomas has a disability that makes communicating difficult. Conversation isn’t easy for him. And business language is confusing. Because of these challenges, Thomas worried about finding a job. But he wanted a job. So, once he graduated high school, Thomas started looking for his first job. The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) referred Thomas to

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Goodwill’s Foundational Community Support program encourages mom

Yvonne and her seven kids were escaping domestic violence and abuse. They tried finding shelter at scattered homeless sites. All eight of them were living in her small sedan. This made it incredibly difficult to navigate and manage everyday life. From managing the children’s school life, all types of appointments, and regular activities outside of all

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